TALKING TO MYSELF

Talking to myself

Ever the idealist I tend to espouse certain qualities that are somehow easily cast aside, by most, and by myself. Sometimes it takes the earth shaking to wake me up. Sometimes it is an easy sunset or a break in the clouds showing that there is still blue behind the gray that brings me back and reminds me what it is I am striving for, what it is I admire, and what it is I lack, or at least what I can work on. This morning on my drive to work, it was a song.

It's not that I forget completely what's important to me, but I do forget to acknowledge the driving force behind all I do. There are those qualities that our friends exhibit, or our family members, that are quiet reminders that there is more within us to portray than that of the what the day to day necessitates.

Those certain qualities that I mentioned above lead me to this list

Integrity, Kindness, Artistry, Intellect, Ethics, Hard Work, Earnestness, Humor, Vision, Follow Through, Acts of Service, Compassion, Dreaming, Commitment, Out of the Box Thinking, Adaptability, Friendship, Sacrifice, Love, Desire, Ability, Excellence, Raw Talent, Personality, A Desire to Better Oneself, Contribution, etc.

Driving down the street this morning I checked in. Am I living to my potential? Am I in alignment with the qualities I espouse? While I believe that those answers unfold over a lifetime, it is always good to check in.I encourage you to make your list and see what's true for you.

And if you need a song to unwind you, that may just cause that same spontaneous reflection that led us here, listen to Flume by Bon Iver, For Emma Forever Ago.

http://www.boniver.org/

Thirsty Artist

Artist, artisan are persons having superior skill or ability, or who are capable of producing superior work. An artist is a person engaged in some type of fine art. An artisan is engaged in a craft or applied art.

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thirst·y
1. feeling or having thirst; craving liquid.
2.needing moisture, as land; parched; dry or arid: the thirsty soil.
3.eagerly desirous; eager: thirsty for news.
4.causing thirst: Digging is thirsty work.

Thirsty Artist/Artisan:

1. Person who is engaged in fine art who is eagerly desirous to be insprired and in return to inspire others.

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It's On

Welcome to Olive & Tweed's Blog!

First rule is THERE ARE NO RULES - creativity needs no boundaries. So here we are, ready to offer notes of interest and inspiration.

We believe that everyone is an artist, that you are an artist, whether you know it our not.

Every person has the ability to create.

At Olive & Tweed we revel in encouraging creativity and art. We're all about finding outlets and resources for artists of all mediums.

So dig in! You will find a plethora of ideas that will have you dreaming up your next creative endeavor!

Idea #1

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